Strange Situation Results (Ainsworth 1970)

Strange Situation Results (Ainsworth 1970)

1. Secure Attachment

   • Mum= safe base (explored environment when present)
   • Separation anxiety shown- crying when left and welcomes the mum's return
   • Settles down to play quite quickly
   • Wary of stranger, who's treated v. differently to mum
   • 70% of babies in this category

2. Insecure Avoidant

   • Some separation anxiety, but no confort-seeking on return
   • Rejected comfort from stranger
   • Generally kept a distance and avoided closeness

3. Insecure-Resistant

   • High separation anxiety shown
   • Angry and rejects mum upon return
   • Alternates between wanting closeness and distance
   • 15% of babies